Year: 2025
Uganda sends 1,000 more soldiers to east Congo near M23 conflict, sources say
Uganda has deployed more than 1,000 extra soldiers into east Congo in the last week near an area…
Hidden Strength: How the informal economy is shaping South Sudan’s future.
Informal sector business owners and vendors are the backbone of South Sudan’s economy. South Sudan is the world’s…
From slip-ups to success: Transforming your approach to building sustainable life habits
When it comes to changing lifestyle habits, I am struck by how many rounds of trial and error…
AXIAN Telecom Signs the GSMA Humanitarian Connectivity Charter to Strengthen Disaster Preparedness Across Africa
Leading pan-African telecom group, AXIAN Telecom is proud to announce that it has officially become a signatory of…
Uganda starts clinical trial of vaccine for Sudan strain of Ebola
Uganda has begun a trial vaccination programme for the strain of Ebola viral infection that is behind the…
Eastern Congo rebel alliance declares ceasefire starting on Feb. 4
The Eastern Congo rebel alliance that includes the M23 has declared a ceasefire for humanitarian reasons starting on…
Zero tolerance for female genital mutilation, Stilfontein solidarity picket, justice for Eswatini and other key events in civil society
Thursday, 6 February marks the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation and the United Nations has reaffirmed its…
Trump’s threat to South Africa over land – what’s behind it?
President Cyril Ramaphosa defended South Africa's land policy on Monday after Donald Trump's threat to cut off funding because of what he…
Nigeria to block oil export permits for producers who do not fill refinery quotas
Nigeria's upstream oil regulator said on Monday it would deny export permits for oil cargoes from producers who…
Trump attack on South Africa exposes divisions over race and land
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa defended his land reform policy on Monday against an attack by Donald Trump…
Morocco’s unemployment rate rises to 13.3% in 2024 as drought hits farmers
Morocco’s unemployment rate rose to 13.3% in 2024 from 13% a year earlier, as the farming sector continues…
Ugandan shilling steady; importer dollar demand low
The Ugandan shilling was stable on Monday with dollar demand from merchandise importers and commercial banks subdued, traders…
